Load Carrying
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Rear window shelf
Hard, heavy or pointed objects should not be carried on the rear
window shelf - they may cause personal injury or damage the rear
window itself during a sudden manoeuvre.
Roof racks
Make sure that you only fit a roof rack that is approved for your car.
Your Rover dealer can provide details of all Rover approved roof
racks.
The total roof rack load (including the weight of the roof rack), must
never exceed the figure given under ’Weights’ in the ’Technical data’
section of this handbook. Owners should be aware that, if the roof
rack is to be loaded to its maximum, then the carrying capacity of
the car interior must be limited to a maximum of three adult
passengers only, with no luggage in the rear of the car or the boot.
When loading the roof rack, make sure that all loads are evenly
distributed and properly secured within the periphery of the rack.
Towing
Your Mini is not suitable for towing.
For Your Safety .........
Do not carry unsecured
equipment, tools or luggage
inside the car, that could move,
causing personal injury in the
event of an accident or
emergency manoeuvre. Secure
larger objects with a seat belt.
A loaded roof rack can reduce
the stability of your car,
particularly when cornering and
encountering crosswinds.